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Shelter Halves

List of Federal Issue Shelter halves


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	Shelter Halves There were several types of shelter halves issued during the war. These are divided into "types" of shelter halves. - Type IIa: Made from cotton drill. This shelter half has 3 vertical Panels, and is machine sewn with exceptions to the button holes and grommets. 4 corner reinforcements of cotton drill, with hemp rope loops. Complete with 23 bone buttons. $95 paid Postage (original ID'd to a member of the 3rd NH) - Type IIb: Made from Cotton Drill. This shelter half has the horizontal panels, with the lower panel being pieced into 2 pieces. This shelter half is completely handsewn and was a product of the Cincinnati Depot.4 corner reinforcements of cotton drill, with hemp rope loops. Complete with 23 bone buttons. Issued Mid 63' - Mid 64' $150 Paid Postage. (Original ID'd to a member of the 20th Conn.) - Type IIIa: Made from Blue Line cotton Duck. This shelter half has 2 vertical panels, and is machine sewn with exceptions to the button holes and grommet holes. 4 Corner reinforcements made from Linen with hemp rope loops. complete with 23 Bone buttons. Issued late 63'- Mid 64'. $115 Paid Postage.( Original ID'd to a member of the 149th NY, Most likely a NY Depot shelter) - Type IIIb: Made from Blue line cotton Duck. This Shelter half has 2 Vertical Panels, and is machine sewn with exceptions to the button holes and grommets. 4 corner and 1 middle reinforcement out of cotton duck w/ manilla rope loops. complete with 23 tin paper backed buttons. Original ID'd to Lt. Maynard 20th Mich. Infantry ( this shelter is a product of the Philadelphia depot). $115 paid Postage.